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26th March, 2013
Entering the Anthropocene
Scientists are now arguing that in this new geological age we must abandon the old thinking on sustainable development.
Scientists are now arguing that in this new geological age we must abandon the old thinking on sustainable development.
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20th March, 2013
Losers and winners in human development
It will be the middle class in Africa that is going to post the highest gains in human development. Think Rwanda, not Russia.
It will be the middle class in Africa that is going to post the highest gains in human development. Think Rwanda, not Russia.
7th February, 2013
FBR collection falls short by Rs65bn
The revenue collected fell to Rs1,020 billion in seven months ended Jan 31, as against the proposed target of Rs1,085bn, showing a decline of six per cent.
The revenue collected fell to Rs1,020 billion in seven months ended Jan 31, as against the proposed target of Rs1,085bn, showing a decline of six per cent.
25th September, 2012
Indian cabinet approves rescue for power firms
An Indian cabinet panel has approved a rescue package for power distributors after they racked up $35 billion in losses due to populist policies, graft and electricity theft.
An Indian cabinet panel has approved a rescue package for power distributors after they racked up $35 billion in losses due to populist policies, graft and electricity theft.
5th July, 2012
More Pakistanis fall below acceptable dietary line: UN
The food security situation in Pakistan has worsened over the past four years, according to a United Nations report.
The food security situation in Pakistan has worsened over the past four years, according to a United Nations report.
20th May, 2012
Jobs and economic growth are the main targets of budget: Shaikh
The Federal Minister of Finance, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said that Rs 800 billion have been allocated to the provinces within the past two years.
The Federal Minister of Finance, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said that Rs 800 billion have been allocated to the provinces within the past two years.
18th March, 2012
Capitalism: A Ghost Story
Is it a house or a home? A temple to the new India, or a warehouse for its ghosts? Ever since Antilla arrived on Altamount…
Is it a house or a home? A temple to the new India, or a warehouse for its ghosts? Ever since Antilla arrived on Altamount…
8th March, 2012
Indian reforms stymied by Congress election rout
NEW DELHI: The rout of India’s ruling Congress party in state polls will make it tougher for the government to pursue far-reaching, pro-market reforms that…
NEW DELHI: The rout of India’s ruling Congress party in state polls will make it tougher for the government to pursue far-reaching, pro-market reforms that…
1st March, 2012
Borrowing mounts pressure on economy
KARACHI, Feb 29: The government borrowings from both the State Bank as well as scheduled banks have gone beyond the records set last year giving a clear indication of higher inflation and much higher than the
KARACHI, Feb 29: The government borrowings from both the State Bank as well as scheduled banks have gone beyond the records set last year giving a clear indication of higher inflation and much higher than the
8th September, 2011
China revises economic growth up to 10.4pc
SHANGHAI: China said on Wednesday it had revised its 2010 economic growth up to 10.4 per cent from the 10.3 per cent announced previously, due…
SHANGHAI: China said on Wednesday it had revised its 2010 economic growth up to 10.4 per cent from the 10.3 per cent announced previously, due…
15th July, 2011
Economic growth moot ends with call for youth involvement in policy making
ISLAMABAD: The two-day international conference on “Framework for Economic Growth Pakistan” concluded here on Thursday with the call for including youth of the country in…
ISLAMABAD: The two-day international conference on “Framework for Economic Growth Pakistan” concluded here on Thursday with the call for including youth of the country in…
2nd July, 2011
First quarter 2011-12: Govt to borrow Rs800 billion
KARACHI: The government will borrow Rs750 billion from the banking system in the first quarter of this fiscal year, while another Rs50 billion will…
KARACHI: The government will borrow Rs750 billion from the banking system in the first quarter of this fiscal year, while another Rs50 billion will…
22nd May, 2011
India, Africa hold summit to boost trade
NAIROBI: India will seek to expand its economic footprint in Africa, where rival China has made major inroads, at a second summit between the Southeast…
NAIROBI: India will seek to expand its economic footprint in Africa, where rival China has made major inroads, at a second summit between the Southeast…
11th May, 2011
What to expect in Pakistan's FY11/12 budget
KARACHI: Pakistan is due to announce its budget for the 2011/12 (July-June) fiscal year on May 28. The International Monetary Fund and Pakistan began talks…
KARACHI: Pakistan is due to announce its budget for the 2011/12 (July-June) fiscal year on May 28. The International Monetary Fund and Pakistan began talks…
7th May, 2011
FBR strives to collect Rs430bn in May-June
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue will have to raise Rs430 billion in the last two months (May-June) to achieve the downward revised revenue…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue will have to raise Rs430 billion in the last two months (May-June) to achieve the downward revised revenue…
26th April, 2011
ADB says rising food prices threaten Asia’s poor
HONG KONG: World food prices that surged 30 per cent in the first two months of the year threaten to push millions of Asians into…
HONG KONG: World food prices that surged 30 per cent in the first two months of the year threaten to push millions of Asians into…
25th April, 2011
Safeguards for the poor
When public policy and actions do not put the issue of inequity and poverty at the centre of the development strategy, a majority of people…
When public policy and actions do not put the issue of inequity and poverty at the centre of the development strategy, a majority of people…
18th April, 2011
Banks’ appetite for zero-risk lending
Commercial banks’ appetite for the private sector lending risk is drying up in the wake of excessive government borrowings. In its second quarterly report, the…
Commercial banks’ appetite for the private sector lending risk is drying up in the wake of excessive government borrowings. In its second quarterly report, the…
11th April, 2011
Militancy cripples cities’ ability to radiate growth
The obsolete mode of development has become a hurdle in exploiting the cities’ potential of economic growth in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. World-wide, cities are considered engines…
The obsolete mode of development has become a hurdle in exploiting the cities’ potential of economic growth in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. World-wide, cities are considered engines…
14th February, 2011
Global Economy: Revolution, and some inflation
WASHINGTON: Nothing like a little revolution to shake up an already turbulent global economy. World finance chiefs head to Paris for a Group of 20…
WASHINGTON: Nothing like a little revolution to shake up an already turbulent global economy. World finance chiefs head to Paris for a Group of 20…
